The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens. The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show. Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb. The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at: 97 Main Street Stony Brook, NY 11790
Episodes
In this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with Russell Javors, former guitarist for Billy Joel and a founding member of the Lords of 52nd Street. A proud LIMEHOF inductee, Russell reflects on his journey from local musician to playing on some of the most iconic records in rock history.
He shares personal stories about growing up on the Island, his earl...
In this special episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we feature highlights from a recent live Q&A and retrospective film screening with award-winning director Joe Pomarico, recorded at LIMEHOF’s museum in Stony Brook as part of our Monthly Local Filmmakers Series. A proud native of West Babylon, Pomarico shared a block of his comedy, drama, and thriller shorts, including Roach t...
In the latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we celebrate the upcoming induction of The Hassles—a legendary 1960s Long Island band that helped launch Billy Joel’s career.
Host Tom Needham speaks with drummer and original member Jon Small for an intimate conversation about the group’s early days, their rise on the local rock and soul scene, and their enduring impact on Long I...
On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we present a panel discussion recorded live at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook as part of the ongoing Local Filmmakers Series.
The featured event celebrated Huntington director Sean Quincy King with a screening of his latest film, Screamwalkers. Following the screening, the audience enjoyed a lively and insightful conversation moderated by LIMEHOF...
In this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham explores the legacy of legendary composer and LIMEHOF inductee Aaron Copland. Known as the “Dean of American Composers,” Copland helped define a distinctly American sound with iconic works such as Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, and Rodeo. His groundbreaking compositions, film scores, and role as a mentor ...
On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with Hall of Fame inductee Randy Jackson, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the iconic rock band Zebra.
Known for their dynamic live performances and a sound that blends the power of Led Zeppelin with the complexity of Yes and the melodic sensibilities of the Moody Blues, Zebra burst onto the scene in ...
Blackmore’s Night’s Candice Night joins Tom Needham to discuss her upcoming induction and new album on the next episode of the LIMEHOF Podcast.
Candice Night New Album Release Party and the Induction of Blackmore’s Night to be Held at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 13th at 7 p.m.
Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmore’s Night to be inductedinto the Long Island Music and En...
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re joined by legendary drummer and Hall of Fame inductee Roger Earl of Foghat.
With iconic classics like “Slow Ride,” “Fool for the City,” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You,” Roger has been thrilling audiences for over fifty years—all while proudly calling Long Island his home.
Don’t miss Foghat live at the Patchogue Theatre on Ma...
In this special episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with Long Island hip hop pioneers AJ Rok and B-Luv of the legendary group JVC Force.
Hailing from Central Islip, JVC Force helped define the golden era of hip hop with their unmistakable sound and lyrical prowess.
The duo reflects on their groundbreaking 1987 hit “Strong Island,” a powerful anthem that p...
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, historian and author Lisa MacKinney joins host Tom Needham to talk about her new book, Dressed in Black.
The first full-length history of the Shangri-Las, the book tells the story of how a group of Queens schoolgirls became 1960s pop legends with hits like “Leader of the Pack” and “Remember (Walking in the Sand).”
MacKinney’s meticulous...
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the region’s most exciting emerging talents—Rob Eberle.
Originally from Long Island, Rob is a young and versatile singer, songwriter, and producer whose music blends emotional depth with genre-bending creativity. Influenced by artists like FINNEAS, Elliott Smith, Billie Eilish, Jeremy Zucker, Olivia Ro...
The Bongos’ Richard Barone: Music & Revolution with Simon & Garfunkel, Melanie & the Lovin’ Spoonful
In this episode, we dive into the vibrant legacy of 1960s Greenwich Village with Richard Barone—acclaimed musician, producer, author, and frontman of the power-pop trailblazers The Bongos. Richard joins us to discuss his fascinating new book, “Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s,” a vivid exploration of one of America’s most influential cultural hotspots and the artists who helped reshape music, politic...
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with legendary bluesman Kerry Kearney about his incredible career and the release of his powerful new album, “The Kerry Kearney Band,” on Paradiddle Records.
Known for his fiery slide guitar and soulful sound, Kerry shares stories from the road, including touring with The Allman Brothers Band and sharing stages w...
On this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we welcome Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy to discuss his highly anticipated new album, INFINITY.
Marking his 52nd release, the album is a deeply personal yet universally resonant collection of songs that blends past, present, and future with a genre-defying sound. Recorded in Paris and produ...
In this classic interview, Anthony DeCurtis joins Tom Needham to discuss his popular book, ‘Lou Reed: A Life.’
‘Lou Reed: A Life’ is the essential biography of Long Island rock star, Lou Reed. As lead singer and songwriter for the influential Velvet Underground and as a celebrated solo artist, Lou Reed is considered to be the inventor of alternative rock. His music violated all definitions of genre, while his lyrics sp...
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with none other than inductee Mark “The Animal” Mendoza. Best known as the powerhouse bassist of Twisted Sister, Mark joined the band in 1978 after his tenure with The Dictators.
His thunderous basslines and electrifying stage presence played a pivotal role in shaping Twisted Sister’s iconic sound on albums li...
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we spotlight hip-hop pioneer and LIMEHOF inductee Eric B.
As one half of the legendary duo Eric B. & Rakim, he helped shape the sound of golden age hip-hop with his innovative DJing and production.
Emerging from East Elmhurst, Queens, Eric B. first made his mark as a DJ at WBLS before teaming up with Rakim in 1986. Together, they re...
On this special episode of SOUNDS, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Craig Knapp, the 2024 recipient of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) prestigious Educator of Note Award. This award recognizes educators who have made a profound impact on music education, and Craig’s 27-year career is a testament to his dedication, innovation, and passion for teaching.
Craig has inspired co...
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we revisit a classic interview with Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, originally aired on Tom Needham’s “The Sounds of Film” radio show. Brown discusses his powerful documentary, “A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia,” which chronicles Billy Joel’s historic 1987 tour of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The film, released as part o...
On this episode, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome Inductee DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer, producer, turntablist, and mentor. A cornerstone of hip-hop history, Johnny Juice has left an indelible mark on the industry through his groundbreaking work with Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, DMC and Son of Bazerk, among others.
Raised in the Bro...
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